Donations for Cumbrian chef who died in London Marathon pass £300,000

Donations to the former Masterchef star who died after he collapsed during the London Marathon has reached over £317,000.

Matt Campbell, 29 had hoped to raise £2,500 with his run, but the target was reached – and passed – soon after news of his death.

Mr Campbell was running in the London Marathon for the Brathay Trust, to improve the life chances of children, young people and families, and in memory of his father.

But he collapsed at the 22.5-mile mark during the race, the hottest ever.